▲Everyone knows this famed 76er as Dr. J.

▲He traded in his first name to be called Magic Johnson instead.

▲This iconic NBA player went by Pistol Pete.

▲This star NBA player came to be known as The Dream.

▲One of the most famous nicknames in sports history, Bryant was known as The Black Mamba.

▲More than just a nickname, Air Jordan became a clothing and shoe brand as well!

▲One of the most famed point guards in history, Iverson became known simply as The Answer.

▲As a power forward who always delivered, Malone became known as The Mailman.

▲One of the greatest shooting guards in NBA history, Gervin became known as The Ice Man.

▲A force on the court, Carter earned himself the nickname Vinsanity.

▲A man with many nicknames, Shaquille O'Neal is famously known as Shaq, but is also called Diesel, Superman, and Big Aristotle.

▲The famed point guard was known as The Glove.

▲This famed NBA star became known as The Stilt.

▲Robinson became known on the court and to fans as The Admiral.

▲Wilkins was awarded the nickname The Human Highlight Film.

▲This famed player became known as The Round Mound of Rebound.

▲This former Boston Celtics player was nicknamed Larry Legend and The Hick from French Lick.

▲This player came to be known as The Truth.

▲Quick on his feet, Wade was known simply as Flash.

▲One of the best basketball players of all time, LeBron James is aptly nicknamed King James.

▲This power forward was nicknamed The Big Fundamental.

▲Jason Williams was nicknamed White Chocolate!

▲The famed Lakers player became known as Mr. Clutch.

▲This power forward gained the nickname Birdman.

▲Dubbed one of the best players in the NBA, Garnett gained the nickname The Big Ticket.

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This Russian-American star was nicknamed AK-47.

See also: The greatest basketball players of all time

▲Point guard for the Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry, has gained a couple good nicknames throughout his successful career: Baby Faced Assassin and Chef Curry.

▲This NBA star is aptly nicknamed The Durantula.

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This NBA legend became known as Clyde the Glide.

▲What's in a name? For professional athletes, a good nickname is just the ticket to take them from star to legend. Sometimes it is given by teammates, other times the fans bestow it upon them. Check out this list of the best nicknames in the NBA!

The best nicknames in the NBA

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What's in a name? For professional athletes, a good nickname is just the ticket to upgrade them from a star to a legend. Sometimes it is given by teammates, and other times the fans bestow it upon them. Check out this list of the best nicknames in the NBA!

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